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The first pressing of the DVD of Howl's moving castle came with an actual frame from the film used in theatres. Totally unique.

Havn't checked' date=' so i dunno if there's still available, where i saw it was [url']www.play-asia.com. 90 dollars is too much for me though... It's still on pre-order till Nov 19th, so maybe there still is.

Those JPN imports are damn expensive. Superb sets though.

For anyone interested, HMV are doing a cracking deal on The Cat Returns and Nausicaa. Buy two of them for less than 20 delivered. Great considering they are going for 17 each everywhere else.

Note that this offer applies to HMV online only. In store prices are 17 each with no discount.

http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=422415

Anyone watching Season 2? How is it so far?

I'm watching 24 just now. I hate the US season breaks so may actually wait a while before watching season 2 of Lost.

I agree that dubbing can be an alternative for people put off by reading subtitles (which is just plain lazy IMO).

However it also allows those who physically cannot read to enjoy foreign titles. For instance, I know one guy who has a twentysomething year old autistic son. His son is a really bright guy but unfortunately can't read - so dubs are the only option for him to watch these films.

Actually, reading your message, I guess we both just said the same thing.

ok (pm me your fone no.) I;l do th e same.

(ive been drikning btw....)

we'll arage to meet up.

iam kind drunkg. ... bug i will defo see it tomoz( saturdya)

chers for the heads up!!!!.. omg, wheres my pants.

I can't make it today, I'm afraid. Can we do Saturday?

Where abouts do you stay? I could probably even drive to yours if you live closeby...

You saw it at the cineworld right?

Sure. How do you want to do this? Mail me a cheque/cash or meet in town?

You serious? Man you're one expert DVD collector... can't believe I typed all that out lol.

Alas the only thing I have is:

The Big Swindle - South Korean film.

Review here: click

If that doesn't appeal to you. I'll try and dig through my collection for some stuff. I'm determined to get your DVDs.

Updated to include Hellboy, yo.

Ok ok... new offer...

Hellboy Director's Cut - USA Region 1 Import. 3 Discs, extended version.

The UK release is a flimsy theatrical cut. What I'm offering is the original vision from director Guillermo del Toro, which is ten minutes longer.

DISC ONE

The film

Introduction by Guillermo del Toro (0:25 min)

Audio commentary by director/co-writer Guillermo del Toro (new to the "Directors Cut")

Isolated score, with audio commentary by composer Marco Beltrami (Dolby Digital 5.1)

"Branching DVD comics" -feature (8 comics drawn by Mike Mignola, and written by Guillermo del Toro - you may select them from the "index menu", or as a link out from the film):

-Ragnarok: The Gate Of The Dragon

-Abe Sapien

-The Samaritan

-Pancakes

-Hellboys Belt: The Talismans

-Hellboy Scrapbook

-Rasputin: A Short Biography

-Kroenen

"The Right Hand of Doom" -set visits (8 short featurettes, which you may select from the "index menu", or as a link out from the film):

-Abbey Ruins (2:54 min)

-Brooms Office (2:04 min)

-Machen Library Alley (2:15 min)

-Subway Station (1:58 min)

-Subway Tunnels (2:23 min)

-Kroenens Lair (3:10 min)

-Egg Chamber (2:11 min)

-Catacombs (1.35 min)

Storyboard track (feature, that synchronizes artist Simeon Wilkins storyboards - hundreds of new images)

DVD-ROM:

-Printable original screenplay

-Script supervisors notebook

-Excerpts from Guillermo del Toros director notebook

DISC TWO

Introduction by actress Selma Blair (0:32 min)

Egg Chamber

Deleted Scenes (with optional directors commentary):

- Breaking the Ice Wall (0:30)

- Cab Ride (1:24)

- Russian Warehouse (2:33)

Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation making of.. documentary ("Pre-production", "Principal Photography", "Second Unit", and "Post production" - 142:43 min)

Cast and Crew Filmographies

Character Biographies (illustrated and text)

Kroenens Lair

Scene Progression: Ogdru Jahad (with directors introduction)

Animatics (fullscreen and comparison with film) (with directors introduction):

- Hellboy and Sammael (West Side Street)

- Hellboy and Sammael (Subway)

- Hellboy and Abe (Underwater Chamber)

- Behemoth

Board-a-Matics (fullscreen and comparison with film) (with directors introduction):

- B.P.R.D. Lift

- Bellamie Hospital

- The Bridge

- Hellboy (Rooftop)

- Supporting Beam Tunnel

Storyboards (fullscreen and comparison with film):

- Ragnarok

- Machen Library

- Hellboy and Sammael (Subway Platform)

- The Corpse

Maquette Video Gallery

(as rotating images with optional stills)

- Baby Hellboy

- Abe Sapien

- Sammael

- Ogdru Jahad

- The Corpse

- Behemoth

Bellamie Hospital

TV Spots (9)

Teaser Trailer

Theatrical Trailer

Print Campaign (stills):

- Poster Exploration

- Final Campaign

"Previews": The Forgotten, Seinfeld, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, 13 Going On 30, White Chicks, Stephen King Presents Kingdom Hospital, Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Kaena

Hellboy Merchandise

DVD-ROM link to website

DISC THREE

Introduction by actor Ron Perlman (0:26 min)

Cast video commentary with Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, and Rupert Evans (for the "Theatrical version" of the film - 121:51 min - NTSC - **Their commentary is the same from the "Theatrical cut" DVD release, only here the camera is on them and you watch the four sitting there on chairs (the film is in a small box in the lower left corner))

Production workshops

-Make-up and lighting tests (with audio commentary by Guillermo del Toro - 7:20 min)

-Visual effects how-tos:

*Bellamie hospital/B.P.R.D. llift miniatures (5:49 min)

*Computer generated sets/behemoth (4:01 min)

*Lizs fire (2:54 min)

Q&A Archive: Comic-Con 2002, with Guillermo del Toro, Ron Perlman, and Mike Mignola (23:16 min)

A Quick Guide To Understanding Comics, with Scott McCloud (12:18 min)

Galleries:

-Conceptual Art and Production Stills

-Mike Mignola Pre-production Art (you can browse them, or you can choose slideshow with audio commentary by Hellboys creator Mike Mignola)

-Directors Notebook

-Comic Book artist Pin-Ups

Previews (bonus trailers): "Labyrinth", "Mirrormask", "The Dark Crystal", and "Underworld"

Booklet: "Excerpt from the Diary of Grigori Rasputin" (created by Mike Mignola)

Subtitles:

English, and French

Picture format:

1.85:1 Anamorphic NTSC

Soundtrack(s):

English Dolby Digital 5.1

French Dolby Digital 5.1

Case type:

Special Case

Notes:

Comes in 3 thin Amaray cases, packed in a slipcase. Also in the "Collectible DVD Gift Set", with 3-disc "Directors Cut" DVD, and limited edition "Hellboy" sculpture (by "Sideshow Collectibles"). Chapters are "market" with indications of where new footage has been added.

Easter eggs:

**Disc 1: From the "main menu", highlight the "Introduction", and press "up", and "enter": Youll find apology from del Toro, in which he apologizes for sounding like an idiot in his introduction and blames it on the cue cards. (0:46 min)

**Disc 1: Go to the Special Features menu, highlight Main Menu, click "down", and press enter: Youll see 42 different quirky quotes from del Toro.

**Disc 1: Go to the Special Features menu, highlight Main Menu, click "down" 2 times (the crown will highlight). Press enter: Youll get "DVD credits".

**Disc 2: Go: "Kroenens Lair" => "Animatics", highlight the "BACK" text, and press "down", and "enter": Youll get "CPL. George Martin, combat photographer" animation. (2:07 min)

**Disc 2: Go: "Kroenens Lair" => "Board-a-Matics", highlight the "BACK" text, and press "down", and "enter": Youll get an wireframe animation of the Apocalypse scene. (0:36 min)

**Disc 2: Go: "Kroenens Lair" => "Storyboards", highlight the "BACK" text, and press "down", and "enter": Youll get one extra comparison. (0:41 min)

***Disc 2: Go "Bellamie Hospital" => "Print Campaign", highlight the "Final Campaign", press "down", and "enter": Youll get an gallery of promotional drawings.

I place a 15 value on this DVD. Instead, would you like to trade it for the two Shaws + Miller's Crossing?

Depends on if you like Hellboy of course.

Sky Blue is Korean isn't it? Is there a big difference in the style of anime compared to Japanese?

Aye it's South Korean. Visually it looks impressive' date=' a subtle blend of handrawn 2D and 3D CGI animation. The style isn't as exagerated as Japanese anime (smaller eyes), but there is a distinct Far Eastern flavour. The amount of detail is staggering but the film really needs a good plot.

Note that Sky Blue is the UK title... everywhere else, it's called Wonderful Days.

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Grr missed Cat Returns but have the DVD lying about somewhere.

As for Sky Blue: visuals great, storyline was fairly mundane to be honest.

Not a patch on Akira.

LMAO! Absolutely true.

I love the Jaynesville episode. The look on everyone's face during the song was amazing.

Ok so not quite the greatest but damn close. I'd rank it up there amongst Lost, Desperate Housewives and Smallville.

Shame it got cancelled. I can't wait for Serenity.

I'm not a huge Buffy or Angel fan. But from what I gather, Firefly is a more mature, sophisticated series. Love it.

It's based on a book of the same name by Diana Whynne Jones' date=' she did magical kids stories way before JK Rowling, and is still going. I cannot wait to see this film, I adore Studio Ghibli/Miyazaki's films. They are all great fun and very touching not to mention beautifully made. Did anyone see The Cat Returns at the Belmont last month?

Is the Belmont showing the dubbed or subbed version of Howl's Moving Castle, anyone know?[/quote']

Just phoned the Belmont and it's subtitles all the way!

If Cineworld are anything like UGC, then they will most likely show the dubbed version.

Don't know about you, but I'm gonna see this at the Belmont for sure.

I watched Sky Blue the other day (aka Wonderful Days) - was shocked that Belmont were showing it dubbed.

Details on the legal Japanese DVD

Cheers OP for starting this thread.

http://www.bigad.com.au/movie.html

I buy way too many DVDs' date=' the last lot i got was

The Last Picture Show

Murder By Death

The Life Aquatic

Ong Bak and

Danny the Dog[/quote']

Yes!!! Good taste there.

Please tell me you bought the uncut version of Ong-bak?

I just watched Danny the Dog - it's a masterpiece, absoltuely wonderful. Weird how it's filmed and set in Glasgow, but it's populated with cockneys...

btw, I urge you to watch Born to Fight (if you enjoyed Ong-Bak). Another mental Thai title made from the same film crew.

Just making a living. Survival of the fittest etc.

No problem. Enjoy the film.

How's about 7...?

So 6 for the two?

Despite featuring same actors and cinematographer, this film is not Exorcist: The Beginning.

This is the original version before Renny Harlin was hired to rape the movie into the latter, to make it fit for the nu-ass generation - providing cheap frights for no apparant reason.

Well after the failure of "The Beginning", the producers decided to give the original director, Paul Schrader, a second try. They gave him enough money to finish off the title as it was meant to be. The result is not a director's cut or a re-edit - it is a completely different movie.

Paul Schrader was there at the UK premier, to make comments and answer some questions. The film itself was entertaining. Not perfect but an admirable attempt at a spritual drama. The CGI effects were ropey but I believe that was due to budget restraints. I felt really sorry for Paul, by the way he was treated in the industry. He's still very upset about it.

However this provides a perfect compare and contrast discussion for two separate films, revolving around the same story.

Will do.